Salim Kumar shines in 58th National Awards
By Cine Buzz |19th May 2011|21 :10:25


The 58th National Film Awards were announced in New Delhi on Thursday with regional films bagging most of the awards, pushing the more glamorous Bollywood movies to the background. Malayalam film ‘Adamante Makan Abu’ picked up a National Award for best film while Tamil actor Dhanush and Malayalam actor Salim Kumar shared an award for best actor on Thursday.

Dhanush and Salim were recognized for their work in “Aadukalam” and “Adaminde Makan Abu”, respectively, it was announced at the 58th National Film Awards.

Marathi actress Mitalee Jagtap Paradhar won the National Award for best actress for her performance in the movie “Baboo Band Baaja”. She shared the award with Saranya Pirivannan while Salman Khan starrer ‘Dabangg’ was named the Wholesome Entertainer of the Year.

Tamil cinema veteran K Balachander who revived Tamil cinema in the 1970s, was chosen for the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2010.

Best actor award to Dhanush and Salim Kumar
Best actress award shared by Mitalee Jagtap and Saranya
Best male singer – Suresh Wadkar
Best Female Singer – Rekha Bhardwaj for Ishqiya
Best film: Malayalam film Adaminte Makan Abu
Best direction – Arunima Sharma
Dabangg wins award for wholesome entertainment
Malayalam actor wins best actor
Best non-feature film: The Germ
Special jury award – Kabira Khada Bazaar Mein
Best music director (songs) – Vishal Bhardwaj for Ishqiya
Ishqiya gets Best Audiography Award
Best English film – Memories in March
Best Hindi film – Do Dooni Chaar
Best special effects – Enthiran, Robot
Best educational film – Advaitam
Best Art & culture film – Leaving Home